RAIPUR: A surrendered Maoist, who had joined the District Reserve Guard after giving up arms, was murdered in front of his family and children when he had gone to meet them in Bijapur on Thursday.
Preliminary reports said constable Somdu Ram Poyam alias Mallesh was killed by his own brother who is still with Maoists. He was beaten, stabbed and then set on fire as his family watched in horror.
Police said he had gone to his native village Kotrapal. His brother, Burka Poyami alias Kosa knew about his visit and carried out the attack. Investigators suspect Mallesh was killed for trying to persuade Kosa to surrender. Bastar range IG P Sundarraj said Kosa’s role in the murder is being verified. Mallesh had surrendered in 2014 and joined DRG.